CG Generalist, Animator, Rigger
Rigging (solo)
Animation (solo)
Animation (solo)
Maya
Mel
Mel
I delivered the rigs and animations for the characters of this fast-paced smash-em-up over the course of two months. This required several multi-directional, layerable cycles with readable silhouettes, snappy timing, and lots of character-driven interaction between the two very different protagonists.
Solo Project
Coding
Vector/Pixel Art
Rigging
Animation
Coding
Vector/Pixel Art
Rigging
Animation
Godot 4
GD Script
Lua (for mod)
Affinity
GD Script
Lua (for mod)
Affinity
I have a long history of modding games and am particularly active in the Invisible Inc community. Being a decade-old game with a unique engine we lacked a way to add new animations, so I developed this software in Godot to import and export the game's baked XML files. It allows creation of new rigs and keyframe animations, batch edits, and png sequences for video editing. To demonstrate the software I created a stylised Imposter (Among Us) from scratch, and a profile based on one of our streamers' vtuber model.
Rigging (solo)
Animation (lead)
Cutscenes
Rendering (promo)
Animation (lead)
Cutscenes
Rendering (promo)
Maya
Unity
After Effects
Unity
After Effects
I was the solo rigger and lead animator for this game, producing 30 unique characters and 460 cutscenes. I used a combination of transferable rigs and scripted batch adjustments to reduce the workload, giving each character a common set of gestures that could be personalised to fit their character alongside a few 'bespoke' animations. I also oversaw a small team of juniors, delegating tasks and monitoring progress to ensure we hit our targets.
BBC
Rigging (solo)
Animation (lead)
Rendering
Compositing
Animation (lead)
Rendering
Compositing
Maya
Mel
Adobe Suite
Mel
Adobe Suite
I have worked with Kilogramme Animation to deliver several seasons worth of animations for this Tracy Beaker spin-off, including the title sequence, animated season recaps, and the first majority-animated, voice-acted episode. I developed a pipeline of breaking still images into animatable rigs for software the company was used to (3DS Max and later Maya) and have acted as solo rigger, lead animator, and compositor for multiple seasons.
Saxxy's Runner-Up: Best Action
Solo project
Cha. Design & Modelling
Rigging
Animation
Rendering
Editing/Audio
Cha. Design & Modelling
Rigging
Animation
Rendering
Editing/Audio
3DS Max
Source Film Maker
After Effects
Premier Pro
Audition
Source Film Maker
After Effects
Premier Pro
Audition
I created this short film for Valve's animation competiton The Saxxys over two weeks. I designed, modelled, rigged, and animated the three leading robots based on a mod idea I had for Portal 2, and storyboarded a sequence to show each of their unique abilities. The animation was rendered in-engine using SFM, gathered tonnes of acclam, and was runner up in the Action category that year.
Animation Cleanup
Maya
I provided final animation based on blockouts for several cutscenes in Lego Marvel Superheroes. In my roll I ensured that the animations provided could be imported into Traveller's Tales game engine, and worked with the team to produce animation that fit the games established style.
Art Lead
Rigging & Animation (solo)
Shot layout
Voxels and Pixels
Rigging & Animation (solo)
Shot layout
Voxels and Pixels
Maya
CC Suite
CC Suite
I made this short film with Gelato VFX to test a unique animation technique I had been developing. The entire film is constructed in solid voxel space, and I built the rigs to move in solid increments, minimising boil. The style is inspired by the game FTL, which I have produced many mods for over the years.
Cha. Modelling (solo)
Rigging (solo)
Animation
Rendering (solo)
Comp (solo)
Editing/Audio (solo)
Rigging (solo)
Animation
Rendering (solo)
Comp (solo)
Editing/Audio (solo)
Maya
After Effects
Premier Pro
Audition
After Effects
Premier Pro
Audition
I was the solo character modeler, rigger, and animator for this short film for Kilogramme Animation.
I also handled rendering and compositing, and sat in with and edited the voice recording.
I also handled rendering and compositing, and sat in with and edited the voice recording.
Vehicle Rigs and Animation
Maya
I rigged and animated several vehicles for this title sequence, providing assets that would seemlessly blend into Surfing Giant's gorgeous 2D animation.
Modelling (solo)
Rigging (solo)
Animation (solo)
Sound Design (solo)
Rigging (solo)
Animation (solo)
Sound Design (solo)
Maya
This cute short animation was made as a Halloween card for Gelato VFX. The pumpkin model itself is made from a 3D scan of a real pumpkin, available on the Gelato Scan Store, and is largely animated with squash deformers (haha!).
Character Models (solo)
Rigs (solo)
Animation (solo)
Rigs (solo)
Animation (solo)
3DS Max
In this advertisment for Brother Printers, I constructed a number of their printable craft projects accurately in 3D and brought them to life. Originally pitched a single animation, the company loved the animation so much that they commissioned a series of shorts before the first was even finished.
Mocap Clean-Up
Rigging (Humanoids)
Rigging (Humanoids)
Maya
I worked with Gelato VFX on this stop-motion-like music video for GoGo Penguin. We used a mocap suit to block out the movements, and transfered the animations to non-standard chain based rigs to capture the ethereal feeling of the music.
PBS
Modelling, Shaders
Rigging, Animation
Motion Graphics
Shot layout
Rigging, Animation
Motion Graphics
Shot layout
Maya
CC Suite
CC Suite
I worked with Gelato VFX on this three-part series for PBS. I modelled several stylised maps and built integrated camera and lighting rigs to provide easily-modifiable, reusable, and highly dynamic shots. I also provided character animation, scene-lighting, motiongraphics, and live-action compositing.
kilogramme Animation
Cha. Modelling (solo)
Rigging (solo)
Animation (solo)
Rigging (solo)
Animation (solo)
3DS Max
I was the solo character modeler, rigger, and animator for this short film for Kilogramme Animation.
Kaspersky
Cha. Modelling
Rigging
Animation
Animator Tools
Rigging
Animation
Animator Tools
3DS Max
Maya
Mel
Maya
Mel
I was the joint rigger and one of three animators on this multi-award winning series of short films for Kaspersky. I modelled and rigged the Helper, Tentacle, Babayaga, and Cthuluh characters, as well as several props and set pieces, for which I worked with the other members of the team to fulfil their own shots' requirements.
National Geographic
Mocap Clean-Up
Skinning (Humans)
Face Animation (Humans)
Shot layout
Skinning (Humans)
Face Animation (Humans)
Shot layout
3DS Max
In my first official job as a freelancer, I rigged and produced animation for a number of characters for this hour-long documentary, cleaning and combining mo-cap as a starting point and adding secondary motion to clothing and props. I was also tasked some larger animations, such as Beowulf being thrown through the air, and a number of mechanical 'training' dragon shots.
Website Design
HMTL
CSS
Javascript
HMTL
CSS
Javascript
Notepad++
Adobe Suite
DaVinci
Adobe Suite
DaVinci
I created and have updated this website numerous times since I began as a freelance animator in 2011. Originally designed as a scrapbook and blog of my work, I have refactored it numerous times for readability and ease of use.
You can see more examples of my website design in my 'Other Projects' tab, below.
You can see more examples of my website design in my 'Other Projects' tab, below.
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Hi, I'm Puppetsquid, you can call me J.
I'm a professional Technical Animator and Generalist with over a decade of experience.
I love making things; I made pretty much everything on this site (including the site itself!)
I've worked across Games, TV, Film, Radio, and Stage. I've won multiple awards and much acclaim for my projects. I'm renowned for my problem solving skills and attention to detail.
In my spare time I swim, cycle, dance, do improv, and play dnd. I also make mods for my favourite games and make new ones from scratch, both solo and in group jams.
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.
